RedFm SHL 1/4 F: Ballyhea 1-15 Blackrock 3-15 at Glanworth

Our seniors bowed out of the league today going under to Blackrock at Glanworth in the quarter final . The Rockies started well and led 2-5 to 0-3 after 15 minutes . By half time we trailed 2-11 to 0-7. Straight from the throw in for the second half Blackrock added a third goal . Ballyhea though kept battling away and aided by a John Morrissey goal in the 41st minute and by the end of the third quarter we trailed 3-11 to 1-11. With 7 minutes remaining just 4 points separated the sides . Ballyhea tried hard for a second goal but found the Rockies net minder in terrific form . The city side added two late points to secure the victory and a semi final date with Erins Own. Despite defeat this was a good year for the club on our return to the senior grade . Scorers : John Morrissey 1-1, Maurice O'Sullivan 0-5 (0-3 x 65), Pa O'Callaghan 0-3 (all frees), Kieran Morrissey 0-2, Gavin Morrissey 0-1, Jonathon McCarthy 0-1, Ryan Hanley 0-1, Dean Copps 0-1. Team: Mikey Browne , Trevor O'Sullivan , Michael Morrissey , David O'Riordan, Edward Rea, Barry Coleman, Luke Hanley, Maurice O'Sullivan , James Hennessy , Kieran Morrissey , Pa O'Callaghan , Jonathan McCarthy , Gavin Morrissey, Eamon Morrissey, Ryan Hanley . Subs all used : Owen O'Sullivan, Dean Copps, John Morrissey.